Gateway P-79, Service Manual

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CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting
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Symptom-to-FRU error messages
LCD
Power
F4h 1 Output one beep before boot
F5h Boot to Mini DOS
F6h Clear Huge Segment
F7h Boot to Full DOS
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
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The LCD backlight doesn't work.
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The LCD is too dark.
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The LCD brightness cannot be adjusted.
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The LCD contrast cannot be adjusted.
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Run “Load Setup Defaults” using the BIOS Setup Utility, then reboot
the notebook.
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Reconnect the LCD connectors.
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Test or replace the keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key
doesn't work).
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Check the LCD inverter ID.
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Test or replace the LCD cable.
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Test or replace the LCD inverter.
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Test or replace the LCD.
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Test or replace the system board.
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The LCD screen is unreadable.
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Missing pels in characters.
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The screen appears abnormal.
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The wrong color is displayed.
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Reconnect the LCD connector.
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Check the LCD inverter ID.
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Test or replace the LCD cable.
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Test or replace the LCD inverter.
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Test or replace the LCD.
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Test or replace the system board.
The LCD is displaying extra horizontal or
vertical lines.
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Check the LCD inverter ID.
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Test or replace the LCD cable.
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Test or replace the LCD inverter.
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Test or replace the LCD.
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Test or replace the system board.
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
The notebook shuts down during operation.
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Test the power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Testing
the power system” on page 141 .
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Test or replace the battery pack.
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Test or replace the power adapter.
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Test or replace the system board.
The notebook doesn’t turn on.
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Test the power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Testing
the power system” on page 141 .
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Test or replace the battery pack.
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Test or replace the power adapter.
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Test or replace the system board.
Code Beeps